For a parallel plate capacitor 1. Doubling the separation between the plates, doubles the capacitance. 2. Introducing a dielectric of greater permittivity, increases the capacitance. 3. Increasing the area of the plates, increase the capacitance.

For a parallel plate capacitor 1. Doubling the separation between the plates, doubles the capacitance. 2. Introducing a dielectric of greater permittivity, increases the capacitance. 3. Increasing the area of the plates, increase the capacitance.

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36) For a parallel plate capacitor
1. Doubling the separation between the plates, doubles the capacitance.
2. Introducing a dielectric of greater permittivity, increases the capacitance.
3. Increasing the area of the plates, increase the capacitance.

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